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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27.54, 41.37 and 24.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27.54, 41.37 and 24.06 is: 36.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27.54 : 41.37 = 24.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27.54/41.37 = 24.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27.54x = 41.37 × 24.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27.54x = 995.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995.36/27.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.14

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